Chemify is creating a future where the access to important molecules, drugs and new materials currently unimaginable are instantly accessible radically increasing the speed of innovation, quality of life, and reach of humanity. The company is building the digital chemistry infrastructure to enable worldwide access to any desired compound instantly and on-demand. Chemify’s platform leverages purpose-built programming languages, robotics, AI, and the world’s largest and continuously growing database of validated chemical reactions.
Chemify is supported by some of the best investors from Silicon Valley and across the world, including Triatomic Capital, BlueYard ventures, DCVC, and others.
Job Purpose
The Senior Laboratory Support Technicians role is to support the chemistry team as they execute critical laboratory research, development, and manufacturing tasks to ensure high-quality, reproducible, high-throughput, and safe chemical manufacturing and data acquisition.
The Senior Laboratory Support Technician’s main task is to maintain stock throughout the laboratory,, carry out balance calibrations weekly, order solvents and consumables, receive stock into the laboratory, clean the glassware and other reaction-ware used by the chemistryteam, to ensure the productivity of the chemistry team while they carry out development and manufacturing tasks.
The ideal candidate will be a conscientious and responsible individual with flexibility to work a variety of shift patterns and able to work at various Chemify sites (Glasgow and surrounding areas).
Key Responsibilities
* Maintaining laboratory housekeeping (glassware, working areas)
* Carry out balance calibrations
* Maintain stock of consumables, chemicals and solvents
* Order consumables, chemicals and solvents
* Return the dried glassware to the appropriate location(s) in the laboratory
* Communicating with Laboratory Manager/chemists to schedule tasks
* Complying with laboratory safety and procedures
* Taking the initiative to suggest improvements to working practices
Qualifications and Experience
* Higher (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics and a Science subject desirable
* HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a Science Subject a plus
* Any previous work experience in a laboratory environment would be advantageous
* Experience handling chemicals would be advantageous
* Strong work ethic
* Good time-keeping
* Works efficiently alone or as part of a team.
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